It's Tulsa, Oklahoma at the start of the oil boom and Cherokee Lansing's rancher father is killed in a fight with the Tanner Oil Company. Cherokee plans revenge by bringing in her own wells with the help of oil expert Brad Brady and childhood friend Jim Redbird. When the oil and the money start gushing in, both Brad and Jim want to protect the land but Cherokee has different ideas. What started out as revenge for her father's death has turned into an obsession for wealth and power.
A ruthless young woman, Tulsa, inherits her father's oil-rich ranch and becomes determined to build her own empire, even if it means going against established interests and facing down a powerful tycoon. She faces personal and professional challenges as she navigates the cutthroat world of oil speculation and strives to achieve her ambitions in the rugged landscape of Oklahoma.
Tulsa was generally well-received for its strong performances, particularly Susan Hayward's, and its dramatic portrayal of ambition and the oil industry. While some critics found the plot melodramatic, many praised its technical aspects and Hayward's powerful presence. Audience reception was positive, appreciating the film's energetic pacing and classic Hollywood melodrama.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight Susan Hayward's standout performance and the film's engaging narrative about ambition and the oil industry.
Susan Hayward was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her role.
The film was one of the first major Hollywood productions to center on the Oklahoma oil industry, capturing the boom-and-bust spirit of the era.
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